> We caught another bug report from CMake. This one is confounding because 
> the cause of the bug is fixing a previous CMake bug, and the previous fix 
> was in accordance with CMake recommendations. Also see 
> https://github.com/weidai11/cryptopp/issues/486.
>
> CMake is responsible for 18% of the bugs in the bug reporter. Its not easy 
> to maintain and its a constant source of problems. It picks awful flags by 
> default and its difficult to change them. Its also poorly documented, so we 
> often don't know how to fix problems when they arise.
>
> I'd like to remove CMake from the library and add it to the Patch Page on 
> the wiki. The patch page is where we place stuff that's helpful for users 
> but not a good fit for the library. CMake and its problems clearly falls 
> into the category. Others in the category include the PEM Pack and OS 
> Protected Storage classes. Also see 
> https://www.cryptopp.com/wiki/Category:Patch.
>
> Moving CMake from the library sources to the patch page means 
> CMakeList.txt will still be available as a download from 
> https://www.cryptopp.com/wiki/CMake. It also means the community who uses 
> it will have to maintain it instead of the project. 
>
> Are there any persuasive arguments to keep CMake associated with the 
> project's sources?
>

Last call for patches to CMake before we move it the the patch page.

We added an informational sunset message to the existing CMakeList.txt 
file. Also see https://github.com/weidai11/cryptopp/commit/1c740b0a097aecaa.

Jeff

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